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Hepa Mold

Sealed-system H13 HEPA vacuums for mold remediation, restoration, and abatement work, built for IICRC S520 compliance.

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Prolux PLC2.0 Bagless Vacuum Post Motor HEPA Filter - Genuine Part

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Prolux PLC2.0 Bagless Vacuum Pre Motor HEPA Filter - Genuine Part

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Prolux QX90 Bagged Canister Vacuum - 107 CFM, Sealed HEPA, Powerhead

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Prolux QX60 Pet Bagged Canister Vacuum - 107 CFM, Sealed HEPA, 1440 W

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Prolux Phantom Bagged Upright Pet Vacuum - Sealed HEPA for Allergies

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Prolux Phantom Upright Vacuum HEPA Bags 10 Pack - Genuine Bags

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Prolux Phantom Upright Vacuum HEPA Filter - Genuine Replacement

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Prolux Phantom PET Bagged Canister Vacuum - EBK250 Powerhead, HEPA

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Prolux Phantom Canister Vacuum Replacement HEPA Filter - Genuine

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Prolux Phantom Canister Vacuum 6 Pack HEPA Bags and 2 Post Filters

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Prolux Phantom Pro Commercial Upright Vacuum - 12 lb, Sealed HEPA, 5-Layer

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Prolux XForce Bagless Backpack Vacuum - 100 CFM, Sealed HEPA, No Bags

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Delfin Pro HEPA 20 HV107 Wet/Dry HEPA Vacuum – 20 Gal, 110 CFM, Drain Hose

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Pro HEPA 20 HV107 — 20-gallon wet/dry HEPA vacuum with drain hose The Pro HEPA 20 is the largest tank in Delfin's Pro HEPA line and the one that ha...

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Delfin Pro HEPA 10 HV105 Dry HEPA Vacuum – 10 Gal, 110 CFM, 50 Ft Cord

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Pro HEPA 10 HV105 — 10-gallon dry HEPA vacuum for asbestos and lead work The Pro HEPA 10 is the dry pick-up machine in Delfin's Pro HEPA line, buil...

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Delfin Pro HEPA 6EB HV103 Backpack Vacuum – 6 Qt, 104 CFM, EPA RRP

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Pro HEPA 6EB HV103 — backpack HEPA vacuum for lead and silica cleanup The Pro HEPA 6EB carries its filtration stack on the operator's back, so the ...

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NIKRO BP00288 Back-Pak HEPA Vacuum – 1.25 HP, 95 CFM Dry

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NIKRO BP00288 Back-Pak HEPA Vacuum — Hands-Free Dry Recovery on the MoveThe NIKRO BP00288 is a backpack HEPA vacuum for dry pickup, driven by a 1.2...

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NIKRO HD55345 55 Gallon Tri-Motor Hepa Vacuum (Dry)

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NIKRO HD55345 55 Gallon Tri-Motor Hepa Vacuum (Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.97% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 345 cfm - 110" waterlift 5 stage filtr...

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NIKRO HD55110 55 Gallon Hepa Vacuum (Dry)

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NIKRO HD55110 55 Gallon Hepa Vacuum (Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.99% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 2 HP motor - 115cfm - 110" waterlift Cart assemb...

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NIKRO HD55230 55 Gallon Dual Motor Hepa Vacuum (Dry)

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NIKRO HD55230 55 Gallon Dual Motor Hepa Vacuum (Dry) Specifications HEPA filter 99.97% @ 0.3 micron Powerful 230 cfm - 110" waterlift 5 stage filt...

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NIKRO APW15150 Polyethylene Pneumatic Wet/Dry HEPA Vacuum – 15 Gal

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NIKRO APW15150 Poly-Tank Compressed-Air Wet/Dry HEPA Vacuum for Corrosive LiquidsThe NIKRO APW15150 pairs a corrosion-resistant polyethylene tank w...

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NIKRO LV02 2-Gallon HEPA Lead Vacuum – 114 CFM, 13 lbs Portable

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HEPA Vacuum for Mold: Sealed-System Machines for Remediation, Restoration, and Abatement Work

Why Does a True HEPA Vacuum Need a Sealed System?

Here's what we see constantly: contractors finish a mold job with a shop vac that has a HEPA cartridge installed and call it good. The cartridge is rated 99.97% at 0.3 microns. The vacuum body isn't. Air leaks around the filter mount, the motor exhaust, and the seam between the canister and lid, and spores bypass the media on the exhaust side. That's not a HEPA vacuum. A true HEPA vacuum has a gasketed sealed housing, a gasketed filter mounting, and a final-stage HEPA on the exhaust, so 100% of air drawn in passes through HEPA media before leaving the machine. The Abatement Technologies V8000WD and V930D, the HafcoVac EXLR, and the NaceCare TEL 390H are sealed-system designs built to that spec. For IICRC S520 compliance and post-remediation clearance testing, sealed-system is the only configuration that qualifies.

How Do You Size a HEPA Vacuum for Your Crew?

For most contractor mold jobs with under 1,000 sq ft of containment, the Abatement Technologies V8000WD fits: 135 CFM, 92-inch water lift, 8-gallon wet/dry capacity, and water extraction during remediation. The V930D is dry-only for crews that already use a separate extraction unit. For backpack work in occupied facilities (hospital remediation, school abatement, document recovery), Sandia HEPA Raven backpacks provide 150 CFM with sealed HEPA at roughly half the canister price. In pneumatic explosion-proof environments, such as grain dust mold or chemical-contaminated remediation, the HafcoVac EXLR runs on 90 PSI compressed air without an electrical motor and has 30 to 55-gallon capacity. Industrial pneumatics require a 25 CFM compressor on site, which most restoration trailers don't carry. Match the equipment to the trailer.

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Can You Vacuum Wet Mold With a Dry HEPA Vacuum?

Mold remediation has a sandwich rule: HEPA vacuum, wet wipe with antimicrobial, HEPA vacuum again. Skip step one or three and you redistribute spores across every adjacent room. The detail manufacturers rarely state: never vacuum wet or saturated mold with a dry-only HEPA. Moisture saturates the HEPA media, collapses the filter, and the next dry job blows captured spores out the exhaust. Dry the substrate first, or use a true wet/dry HEPA (V8000WD class). After wet work, swap the HEPA cartridge before the next job — bagged HEPA filters are designed for one mold job, not three.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a HEPA vacuum for mold removal?
Mold remediation requires a true HEPA vacuum that captures 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns. A standard vacuum recirculates mold spores back into the air; a sealed HEPA unit traps them so they cannot spread during cleanup.
What makes a vacuum safe for mold work?
A sealed HEPA system, where all air passes through the H13 filter with no leaks around it, is what makes a vacuum mold-safe. Filter grade alone is not enough; the housing has to be sealed so unfiltered air cannot bypass the filter.
Can I use a HEPA vacuum for both dry and wet mold cleanup?
Many HEPA remediation vacuums handle dry spores and wet material, but confirm the unit is rated wet/dry before vacuuming liquid. A wet/dry HEPA unit lets one machine handle both containment dust and water without damaging the motor.
What do I do with the filter after mold cleanup?
Treat a used HEPA filter as contaminated waste and bag it before disposal. Change filters on schedule during large jobs, since a loaded filter loses suction and can release captured spores.
Does a HEPA vacuum remove mold?
A true HEPA vacuum captures 99.97% of mold spores at 0.3 microns, but only when the filter is paired with a sealed-system housing so 100% of intake air passes through the filter (not around it). Vacuuming alone does not kill mold or eliminate growth embedded in porous materials like drywall, carpet backing, or wood — it removes the surface and airborne spores after physical removal. The IICRC S520 standard for mold remediation uses HEPA vacuuming as step one and step three of the HEPA-sandwich technique (vacuum, wet wipe with antimicrobial, vacuum again).
What is the best commercial HEPA vacuum for mold?
The Abatement Technologies V8000WD is a sensible default for mold-remediation contractors. At $845, it delivers 135 CFM and 92 inches of water lift, with an 8-gallon wet/dry tank. It can handle dry vacuuming inside containment as well as wet pickup during porous-material removal. For dry-only work, the Abatement Technologies V930D costs $821 and is rated at 74 CFM. It is identified for asbestos and mold work. Crews doing lighter work in occupied buildings may prefer the Sandia HEPA Raven 70-4003 backpack. It costs $600, delivers 150 CFM, and has a 6-quart capacity with both a HEPA bag and filter. The backpack is easier to carry between work areas, but it is intended for dry cleaning rather than wet remediation pickup.
Do HEPA air purifiers remove mold the same way HEPA vacuums do?
No. HEPA air purifiers (and air scrubbers used in remediation) capture airborne mold spores already circulating in the room — they cannot remove mold from surfaces. HEPA vacuums physically extract spores and dead mold from substrates: wall cavities, framing, HVAC components, settled dust on horizontal surfaces. Both are needed on a mold remediation job. The sequence is: contain the area, run an air scrubber for negative pressure, remove non-salvageable porous materials, then HEPA-vacuum every accessible surface inside the containment as the final cleaning step before clearance testing.
Can a regular shop vac with a HEPA filter substitute for a true HEPA vacuum on mold work?
No. This is a common mistake on small-loss mold jobs. Installing a HEPA cartridge does not turn a standard shop vac into a sealed system. Air can escape around the filter housing, through the motor exhaust, or at the seam between the canister and lid. Spores that bypass the HEPA media may then be blown back into the room. True HEPA vacuums such as the Abatement Technologies V8000WD and V930D have a gasketed housing, gasketed filter mounting, and a final-stage HEPA exhaust filter. Every cubic foot of air entering the machine passes through HEPA media before it leaves. For IICRC S520 clearance work, use a sealed-system HEPA vacuum, not a shop vac fitted with a HEPA cartridge.

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